Alnwick and Berwick RFC share the honours in Boxing Day derby as Alnwick's New Year fixture is cancelled
Alnwick RFC’s New Year fixture against Kelso was postponed as it fell victim to the ice and frost.
Their annual Boxing Day derby at Berwick ended all-square at 7-7, with the ladies team winning 26-50 at the Borderers.
The blue and golds had celebrated a huge win ahead of the festive period when they beat Cleckheaton 82-0 at Greensfield in Regional One North East.
Michael van Vuuren’s side are just a point behind second-placed Harrogate in the table going into 2026 and they make the long trip into Cumbria to face Kendal on Saturday.
Heath remain 11 points clear at the top.
Alnwick women host Consett & District in Women’s NC Three (North) on Sunday.
They are in second spot, just two points behind leaders Whitley Bay Rockcliffe Roses.